VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Hanoi on the afternoon of October 23, beginning a state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24, at the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.

VOV.VN - Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993, Vietnam and South Africa have seen steady progress in their cooperation across multiple fields. Notably, South Africa was the first in Africa with which Vietnam established a partnership for cooperation and development, equivalent to a comprehensive partnership.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24 will not only strengthen the traditional friendship but also open up opportunities to explore new cooperation potential, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the African nation Hoang Sy Cuong.

VOV.VN - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is paying a state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong, his first visit to the country by a South African head of state in nearly 20 years.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s upcoming state visit to Vietnam aims to expand bilateral relations across all fields, including trade and critical areas of the economy, like agriculture, defence, technology, Spokesperson to the President Vincent Magwenya told the VNA's resident correspondent in Pretoria.

VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa will pay a state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh met with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, and held talks with Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Annelie Lotriet in Cape Town on July 16, as part of his official visit to South Africa from July 13 - 16.

VOV.VN - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vo Hong Thanh on July 14 held a working session with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) during his ongoing working visit to the African nation to sound out cooperation opportunities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam regards South Africa as a leading and important partner in the African region, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6.

Vietnam and South Africa will bolster academic exchanges and share experiences in matters of mutual interest such as sustainable development, social equity, and integration policies through the joint organisation of conferences, workshops, and scientific seminars in both countries.